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2026 Monday Night Football Schedule Revealed

The NFL released the complete 2026 Monday Night Football schedule. The season kicks off with the Denver Broncos hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. This schedule features numerous divisional matchups and high-profile team appearances.

10/04/2026 · Missouri edition

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Why it matters locally: The Kansas City Chiefs, a Missouri-based team, are scheduled to play three 'Monday Night Football' games in the 2026 season, potentially generating significant viewership and economic activity for the Kansas City region during those broadcasts.

The National Football League unveiled its full 2026 'Monday Night Football' schedule. The season's inaugural Monday night game features the Denver Broncos hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The schedule highlights include several key divisional contests. Teams making multiple appearances include the Kansas City Chiefs, who play three 'Monday Night Football' games. The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles each have two appearances scheduled. Notable matchups beyond Week 1 include the Buffalo Bills traveling to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. The San Francisco 49ers will host the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 7 NFC West showdown. The Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears in Week 12, a classic NFC North rivalry. The schedule concludes with a Week 17 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, which carries potential AFC North title implications.

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